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Late 19th Century Animalier Bronze entitled "Turning Whippet" by L Mayer

$3,498.01
£2,550
€2,987.35
CA$4,913.13
A$5,408.99
CHF 2,764.55
MX$64,557.73
NOK 35,198.57
SEK 32,938.01
DKK 22,313.78

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Delightful late 19th Century French Animaliers bronze study of a turning whippet looking around in an attitude to play, with rich brown colour and fine hand chased surface detail. Signed L Mayer and raised on an oval rouge griotte marble plinth. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Height: 17 cm Width: 22 cm Condition: Excellent Original Condition Circa: 1880 Materials: Bronze SKU: 8465 ABOUT Animaliers Sculpture Although many earlier examples can be found, animalier sculpture became more popular, and reputable, in early 19th century Paris with the works of Antoine-Louis Barye (1795–1875) for whom the term was coined and who became the ‘Father of the Animaliers School’ and Pierre Jules Mêne considered the finest realist sculptor of the era. By the mid-century, a taste for animal subjects was very widespread among all sections of society.
  • Creator:
    Louis Mayer (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Marble,Carved,Cast,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
    France
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 84651stDibs: LU3216347068692

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